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Reporting to the Director of International Benefits, the International Benefits Specialist will support the development of the strategy for international benefits, design and implementation of any new or revised benefit programs sponsored by the American International Group, Inc subsidiaries outside the US. The Specialist will also support the Director assessing needs, evaluating cost-effectiveness opportunities, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing or assisting with audits and related activities in order to be responsive to the company's goals and to ensure that the company is competitive within the markets where it does business. The Specialist will also participate in the ongoing monitoring of benefit plans, including group insurance and paid time off programs. This role is comprehensive, working within a fast-paced high-volume environment.

Major Responsibilities and Projects

• International benefits audit, benchmarking, redesign and implementation

• Identification of areas/opportunities for benefit improvement, cost savings and consolidation of plans, including direct negotiations with vendors, broker management, and multinational pooling

• Review of proposals submitted by country HR Business Partners against policy guidelines for implementing new benefit plans or changing existing plans

• Support all benefit matters related to international offices, including M&A activities and post closure benefit harmonization, and the design and implementation of the benefit programs for new operations

The ideal candidate must have the following skills:

• Strong project management skills

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills and proven experience in solving problems and identifying recommended solutions

• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, follow-up and problem resolution

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access) with extensive experience with Excel (Expert level)

• Demonstrated success in a dynamic, frequently changing and geographically and culturally diverse environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to interact effectively and tactfully with all levels throughout the organization

• Team player with the ability to work with and build trust with all levels of internal staff (especially non-US payroll and HR managers), as well as with consultants and vendors

• Recognition of and sensitivity to cultural differences

• Must possess a goal driven sense of urgency and customer service responsiveness, with ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines on all projects and requests

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Actuarial Mathematics or related discipline

• 3+ years of benefits experience. International benefits experience or domestic health and welfare plan experience preferred.

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com .

Functional Area:

HR - Human Resources

AIG Employee Services, Inc.